Pakmen own the podium at OVA Beach Provincials

By DAVID WINER Special The Pakmen have drawn a line in the sand that may never be crossed. Competing at the Ontario Volleyball Association Beach Provincials, the Pakmen Volleyball Club prevailed with a flurry of gold medal performances that would confound the most optimistic prognosticator. "It was a record performance!" said ecstatic ... More

Pakmen sweep 18U Provincial titles

By DAVID WINER The Pakmen Volleyball Club pulled off an exceptional feat at the recent Ontario Provincial Championships at Toronto's Enercare Centre. In addition to finishing as the top club for the 11th consecutive year with four golds, one silver and four bronze medals, Pakmen achieved the rare golden sweep in the 18U category for both ... More

Pakmen alumna Emma Glagau wins bronze at world beach finals

By DAVID WINER Every time sisters Emma and Kaylee Glagau step on to a volleyball court they have their parents to thank. Kevin and Cathy Glagau introduced their daughters to the sport by enrolling them at Mississauga's Pakmen Volleyball Club. A decade later after constant words of encouragement and from their parents, Emma and Kaylee are ... More

Pakmen Grads Rack up a Bevy of All-Star Selections

  By DAVID WINER Pakmen Volleyball Club should be nicknamed the school of higher learning. One would be hard-pressed to find a club that better prepares its athletes for the future. Whether it be college, or university, Pakmen graduates always seem destined to excel. This has been a particularly strong year for former club members ... More

Pakmen Grads are in a Class Above the Rest

By DAVID WINER Janelle Albert and Jake Gomes have more in common than Ontario Colleges Athletic Association (OCAA) Player of the Year honors. After outstanding collegiate volleyball seasons for the Fanshawe Falcons and Humber Hawks respectively, they have the Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) championships to look forward to ... More

Former Pakmen Star’s Dream of Turning Pro Becomes a Reality

By DAVID WINER Jared Jarvis always dreamt of being a professional athlete. He may have been dunking and three-point shooting for the win in those fantasies, but setting, or spiking for the victory certainly checks most of the boxes. And now, the 23-year-old outside hitter from Vaughan, ON. will live out his dream in Germany's Bundesliga ... More

Mann and Shah survive stiff competition to win National U16 beach title

By DAVID WINER Kenneth Mann and Punit Shah's firm grasp of top spot on the Canadian volleyball circuit seemed to be slipping during the 2019 beach season. Champions the past two seasons, the Mississauga Pakmen tandem had less time to prepare this season, while simultaneously sensing all their rivals were fine tuning their games with their ... More

Pakmen sweep top four places at OVA U13 Beach championships

By DAVID WINER Playing as a tandem hasn't always been easy for Pakmen beach partners Parker Ocampo and Paul Manna, which perhaps made winning gold that much sweeter at the Ontario Championships at Toronto's Ashbridges Bay over the weekend (August 3-4). Taking on 14 of the top teams in the province, Ocampo, 12, and Manna, 13, overcame their ... More

Schmidt and Fulmer go ‘the distance’ at OVA Beach U15 finals

By DAVID WINER Most long distance relationships fizzle out over time. But in the case of Kaden Schmidt and Peyton Fulmer their introduction at last year's Ontario Summer Games, has been nothing short of a golden opportunity. As winners of last year's Games, Schmidt and Fulmer decided to partner up for this summer's beach season. After ... More

This Even Surprised Us!

Sharone Vernon-Evans is now leading the world in scoring in the Volleyball Nations League. After 9 matches, he scored 158 points and stands as the top scorer in the competition. He's also the 3rd best server with 13 aces. We watched Sharone transform from a skinny, shy 13 year old into a confident dominate player in the OVA. We were proud when ... More